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epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Structure of skin
What are the functions of the skin? protection, vitamin D synthesis, sensation,
thermoregulation, nonverbal communication
Accessory structures of the skin hair, skin, sweat glands, and nails
Main fibers found in dermis collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers
What does the collagen fiberstrength provide for the
dermis?
,What does the elastic fiber provideStretch recoil for the
dermis?
appear
arrector pili muscle Causes hair to stand on end and goose bumps to
bacteria
sebaceous glands secrete sebum, lubricates skin and hair, controls
Sudariferous glands sweat glands
Medulla Inner most layer of hair
cortexThe middle layer of the hair provides strength, color, and texture
Cuticle (Hair) tough, clear outside covering of the hair shaft
Dermal papilla groves that form finger prints
, papillary layer of dermis upper layer of dermis, Made of areolar tissue, supplies nutrients to
epidermis, helps regulate temperature
reticular layer of dermis deeper, thicker layer of dermis, made of dense irregular
CT, full of fibers for strength, elasticity
subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) The lowest layer of skin, Consists of loose connective
tissue (adipose, areolar)
thick skinCovers the palms of the hands and soles of the
feet
Has 5 layers of keratinocytes
thin skinCovers most of the body
Has 4 layers of keratinocytes
Eccerine sweat glandsAll over, abundant in palms, soles, forehead, Cool body
appocrine glandsThicker milky sweat, respondes to stress and sexual stimulation, found in
groin and armpits